World J Gastroenterol. 2009 Mar 21;15(11):1301-14.

Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Gomaa AI, Khan SA, Leen EL, Waked I, Taylor-Robinson SD.

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Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Division of Medicine, Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital Campus, South Wharf Road, London W2 1NY, United Kingdom.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the commonest cancers worldwide, particularly in parts of the developing world, and is increasing in incidence. This article reviews the current modalities employed for the diagnosis of HCC, including serum markers, radiological techniques and histological evaluation, and summarises international guidelines for the diagnostic approach to HCC.

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